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sleeper agent

/ˈslipər ˈeɪdʒənt/ /ˈsliːpə ˈeɪdʒənt/
noun
GeneralMilitary
  1. 1 uyuyan ajan countable

Definition (English)

A spy placed in a foreign country who lives an ordinary life for years and is only activated when needed for a specific mission.

Example Sentences

  1. A sleeper agent was activated only on the eve of the operation.
    Uyuyan bir ajan, ancak operasyonun arifesinde aktive edildi.
  2. A sleeper agent depends on a cover story that seems completely ordinary.
    Uyuyan bir ajan, tamamen sıradan görünen bir sahte kimliğe dayanır.

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